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Clinical Procedures for Ocular Examination

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ISBN-10: 0071370781

ISBN-13: 9780071370783

Edition: 3rd 2004 (Revised)

Authors: Nancy B. Carlson, Daniel Kurtz, Hines

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This book presents detailed, step-by-step procedures for a comprehensive battery of examinations used in evaluating the eye. Beginning with entrance tests, the manual covers over 125 procedures.
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Book details

List price: $81.00
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical Publishing Division
Publication date: 10/17/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 488
Size: 6.00" wide x 8.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.298
Language: English

Contributors
Preface
Introduction
Acknowledgments
Case History
Case History Script
Entrance Tests
Introduction to the Entrance Tests
External Observation
Visual Acuity (VA): Minimum Legible
Visual Acuity (VA): Minimum Legible Using a LogMAR Chart
Visual Acuity (VA): Minimum Legible Using the Massachusetts Visual Acuity Test with Lea Symbols
Pinhole Visual Acuity
Amplitude of Accommodation: Push-Up Method
Color Vision
Cover Test
Stereopsis
Screening Stereopsis Using the Random Dot E
Worth 4 Dot
Near Point of Convergence (NPC)
Hirschberg Test
Bruckner Test
Extraocular Motilities (EOM)
Pupils
Screening Visual Fields
Finger Counting Visual Fields
Interpupillary Distance (PD)
Summary of Expected Findings
Refraction
Introduction to Refraction
Lensometry
Keratometry
Introduction to the Phoropter
Static Retinoscopy
Routine Distance Subjective Refraction With the Phoropter
Step-by-Step Procedure for the Routine Distance Subjective Refraction with the Phoropter
Monocular Distance Subjective Refraction
Initial MPMVA (Maximum Plus to Maximum Visual Acuity)
Initial Duochrome (Bichrome, Red-Green Test)
The Jackson Cross Cylinder (JCC) Test
Second Monocular MPMVA
Binocular Balance
Binocular MPMVA
Use of the Trial Frame to Modify a Prescription
Side Trips from the Routine Distance Subjective Refraction
Clock Chart (Sunburst Dial)
Jackson Cross Cylinder (JCC) Check Test for Uncorrected Astigmatism
Prism-Dissociated Duochrome Test
Sighting-Dominance Check
Trial Frame Refraction
Stenopaic Slit Refraction
Cycloplegic Refraction
Delayed Subjective Refraction
Convergence Controlled Refraction
Binocular Refraction With the Vectographic Slide
Humphriss Immediate Contrast Method
Infinity Balance
Mohindra's Near Retinoscopy
Determining the Add for the Presbyope
Septum Near Balance
Near Refinement of Cylinder Axis and Power Using the Borish Binocular Near Point Card
Modified Humphriss for Near Refinement of Cylinder Axis and Power
Functional Tests
Introduction to Functional Tests
Distance Lateral Phoria by von Graefe Technique
Distance Vertical Phoria by von Graefe Technique
Horizontal Vergences at Distance
Vertical Vergences at Distance
Near Lateral Phoria by von Graefe Technique
Near Vertical Phoria by von Graefe Technique
Horizontal Vergences at Near
Vertical Vergences at Near
Fusional Vergence Facility at Near
Fused Cross Cylinder
Negative Relative Accommodation/Positive Relative Accommodation (NRA/PRA)
Accommodative Facility
Dynamic Retinoscopy: Monocular Estimation Method (MEM)
Dynamic Retinoscopy: Bell Retinoscopy
Amplitude of Accommodation: Minus Lens to Blur
Associated Phoria
Maddox Rod Phoria
Modified Thorington Phoria
4 [Delta] Base Out Test
Ocular Health Assessment
Introduction to Ocular Health Assessment
Biomicroscopy (Slit Lamp)
Special Slit Lamp Procedures
Examination of the Anterior Chamber
Eversion of the Upper Lid
Corneal or Conjunctival Staining
Specular Reflection Technique
Sclerotic Scatter Technique
Instillation of Drops
Gonioscopy
Tear Break-Up Time
Schirmer Tests: Schirmer #1 Test and Basic Lacrimation Test
Cotton Thread Test
Fluorescein Clearance Test (or "Dye Disappearance Test")
Jones #1 (Primary Dye) Test
Direct Ophthalmoscopy
Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscopy
Scleral Depression
Fundus Biomicroscopy
Nerve Fiber Layer Evaluation
Retinal Evaluation with the Goldmann 3-Mirror Lens
Goldmann Applanation Tonometry
Non-Contact Tonometry
Amsler Grid
Tangent Screen
D-15 Color Test
Brightness Comparison Test
Photostress Recovery Time Test
Red Desaturation Test
Exophthalmometry
Contact Lenses
Introduction to the Contact Lens Examination
Contact Lens Case History
Contact Lens External Examination
Inspection and Verification of Gas Permeable Contact Lenses
Base Curve Radius: Radiuscope
Base Curve Radius: Lensco-Meter
Back Vertex Power and Optical Quality
Lens Diameter and Optic Zone Diameter
Center Thickness
Edge Configuration
Surface Quality
Surface Wettability
Insertion, Removal, and Recentering of Gas Permeable Contact Lenses
Fit Assessment of Gas Permeable Contact Lenses: Biomicroscope
Fit Assessment of Gas Permeable Contact Lenses: Burton (UV) Lamp
Inspection and Verification of Soft Contact Lenses
Back Vertex Power
Surface Inspection: Films and Spots
Surface Inspection: Discoloration
Surface Inspection: Tears, Nicks, and Scratches
Insertion and Removal of Soft Contact Lenses
Fit Assessment of Soft Contact Lenses
Over-Refraction: Phoropter
Over-Refraction: Spectacle Trial Lenses
Evaluation of the Monovision Patient
Systemic Health Screening
Introduction to Systemic Health Screening
Blood Pressure Evaluation (Sphygmomanometry)
Carotid Artery Evaluation
Orbital Auscultation
Lymph Node Evaluation
Paranasal Sinus Evaluation
Glucometry
Cranial Nerve Screening
Introduction to Cranial Nerve Screening
Muscle Field With Red Lens, Ductions, and Saccades
Test for a Paretic Horizontal Muscle
Park's 3-Step Method
Dim-Bright Pupillary Test
Near (Accommodative) Response of the Pupil
Pupil Cycle Time
Pharmacological Tests of the Pupil
Trigeminal Nerve Function Test
Facial Nerve Function
Screening Tests for Cranial Nerves I, VIII, XI, and XII
References
Index